GOP seized on Dem tweet on Obamacare

House Republicans who consistently criticize President Obama’s health care law seized on a tweet from a Democratic political strategist on Wednesday, arguing she’s made their case for them about the perils of “Obamacare.”

The strategist, Donna Brazile, sent out a message on her Twitter account that reads: “What’s on your menu? Just got off the phone with my health care provider asking them to explain why my premium jumped up. No good answer!”

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The House Ways and Means Committee quickly sent out an email with the tweet under the subject line: “Q: Why are your health insurance premiums higher? A: Obamacare”

House Republicans have repeatedly tried to repeal the law, scale back its provisions and highlight the hit to consumers’ wallets, citing recent reports that some could see sticker-shock to their insurance premiums, especially among young consumers.

But Mr. Obama’s signature first-term achievement is likely to stick around for good, after the Supreme Court upheld the law in June and the president won reelection in November.